Portalcast Block Cutting and Casting System Quickly cut and cast a precision mold and mount the casting to a blocking tray.
Portalcast Block Cutting and Casting System Hundreds of radiation therapy departments count on the Diacor Portalcast block cutting and casting system to create casting molds and custom blocks for their patients. This turnkey system includes the compact block cutter and workstation that easily fits in most work areas. We also include the necessary equipment to construct molds and prepare and pour custom blocks for therapy. Thanks to its consistency, precision and ease-of-use, the Portalcast system remains a key asset for radiation oncologists worldwide. The Portalcast system is available in a variety of laminate colors, so you can customize your system to match the color scheme of your facility.
Hydraulic press enables you to quickly clamp Styrofoam to cold plate. Workstation The Portalcast workstation provides a compact and efficient workspace to cool casting molds and mount custom blocks to trays. A built-in vacuum cleaner makes it easy to maintain a clean workspace. Steel-lined compartments are available to house recycled blocks and new Cerrobend. And large drawers and storage cabinets allow you to warehouse Styrofoam blocks and other items. Benefits Easily drill holes in plastic trays for block mounting Quickly cool blocks on the refrigerated cold plate Pour molds from either side of the cooling station Eliminate leakage by clamping the molds against the cooling surface using two hydraulic presses Make thin-block compensators with the horizontal cutting-wire and adjustable ramp Width: 55.5 (140.97 cm) Height: 94 (238.76 cm) Depth: 26 (66.04 cm)
Make thin-block compensators with the horizontal hot-wire and adjustable ramp. Block Cutter The Portalcast block cutter allows therapists or technicians to precisely reproduce the desired film shape and block-to-beam-axis orientation. The cutter uses a set of fixedsize Styrofoam blanks that perfectly fit in the cutter s holding tray. This eliminates the need to line up holes on the Styrofoam-totray marks or align crosshairs from the cut Styrofoam to crosshairs marked on the tray. The system includes a set of reference frames that ensure accurate alignment as blocks are mounted to acrylic or polycarbonate trays. Benefits Easily adjust source-to-film (155 cm max) and source-to-tray (49-95 cm) distances using two counter weights Quickly match the center of the block to the center of the light table Accommodate different source-to-tray and source-to-film distances using the adjustable C-arm Confirm block has been cut correctly through source-simulating light Quality-assurance device assures you that the wire is centered in the Styrofoam holder and coincides with the crosshairs of the X-ray on the light table Width: 33.25 (84.45 cm) Height: 94.5 (240.03 cm) Depth: 26 (66.04 cm)
Learn more by calling (800) 342-2679 or (801) 467-0050. Accessories We ve designed two accessories that are ideal for transferring and storing blocking trays: our blocking tray cart and customizable storage cabinets. Width: 38 (96.52 cm) Height 37 (93.98 cm) Depth: 25 (63.5 cm) Blocking Tray Cart Diacor blocking tray carts make transferring blocking trays between the treatment and mold rooms easy. Storage areas at both ends of the cart allow patient X-rays to be conveniently and securely held while moving. Features Supports several hundred pounds of custom blocking trays Includes six slanted stainless-steel shelves Features brakes and forward-direction wheel locks Blocking Tray Storage Cabinets Our high-quality and durable blocking tray storage cabinets are available in a variety of configurations, allowing you to choose a cabinet that meets your department s unique needs. Diacor recommends that cabinets are permanently attached to a wall during installation. Features Covered with durable standard-grade laminate Available in seven sizes and configurations Customized color and shelf sizes are available Small shelf: Width: 12.5 (31.75 cm) Height: 5 (12.7 cm) Depth: 12.5 (31.75 cm) Large shelf: Width: 12.5 (31.75 cm) Height: 13 (12.7 cm) Depth: 12.5 (31.75 cm)
3191 South 3300 East, Suite 100A Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 www.diacorinc.com Toll-Free: (800) 342-2679 Phone: (801) 467-0050 Fax: (801) 487-3258 info@diacorinc.com A History of Innovation Diacor manufactures proven solutions for critical care. For more than twenty years we ve offered innovative products that are used in radiation therapy departments throughout the world. In addition to the Portalcast block cutting and casting system, we offer patient positioning systems that enable you to accurately establish and reproduce patient positions in radiation therapy. We also offer fixed and moving patient alignment lasers that provide flexibility in a variety of treatment settings. All products are manufactured under a registered ISO 9001:2000 quality management system. 2004 Diacor, Inc. All rights reserved. Diacor and Portalcast are registered trademarks of Diacor, Inc. ISO 9001:2000 ISO 13485 FM 75208